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Uneasy Alliance
Author: Nani
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Aiden stalked through the darkened streets of Velkor, his steps silent against the slick cobblestones. His breath fogged faintly in the chill night air as the sharp scent of rain clung to the stone walls of the narrow alleyway. His cloak trailed behind him, the crimson light beneath his skin fading as his heartbeat steadied.

Nathaniel had slipped through his grasp.

But it didn’t matter. He was already stronger than he had been hours ago. His claws pulsed faintly beneath his fingertips as the Dragon Code’s lingering warmth coiled beneath his skin. His body was adjusting to the influx of power—each kill making him sharper, faster, more aware.

"Progression accelerating," the system’s voice whispered beneath his thoughts. "Host stability improving."

Aiden’s mouth curled faintly. "Good."

He slipped deeper into the alleyway. His enhanced hearing stretched toward the edges of the city—the distant sound of horses’ hooves against the wet streets, the low hum of conversation spilling from the n
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